Financials
Cost Breakdown - Total Cost $3,000
Included
Not Included
Note about Debit Cards:
Debit cards must have a pin and be attached to a checking and savings account to function. Carry no more than $100 US funds.
Note about Passports:
Students must possess a valid passport (not included in the program cost) Current passport must not expire within 6 months of the return date. Please use your local post office for the application process for students under 16. It is best to order the passport no later than February.
Payment Plan
- October 2024 - $250 (non-refundable application fee)
- November 2024 - $500
- January 2025 - $500
- February 2025 - $500
- March 2025 - $500
- April 2025 - $500 (no full refunds after April 15th [purchase of plane tickets])
- May 2025 - $250 (pay by May 15th)
Cash or check made out to "German Back to Back"
Scholarships
GAPP Scholarships
(Portal will open on November 1, 2024. Herr Ernst and Frau Woodring will submit your essays
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$1,000
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700 word essay
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For “Academically Advanced Students”
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$500-$1,000
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700 word essay
Other Scholarships
- TBD
Fundraising
To help subside the cost for students going on the trip, we will need to do some fundraising!
Here are our fundraising ideas: (If you have any ideas, PLEASE send them to Frau W and Herr Ernst)
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Candle Sale
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Wreath Sale
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Culver’s Night (Panda Express)
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Pizza Hut
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Jackson Coffee
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Oktoberfest Dinner (hosting at JHS)
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Open to other ideas… Casino Night, Golf Outing, etc
Outside of these types of fundraising, we will also try and approach businesses in Jackson to donate. We have heard that True Community Credit Union has given money to various organizations at the school. What are some ideas of other businesses?
(Sponsorship Letter from the School)